815-435-5548

I received a call from 815-435-5548 from an individual claiming to be part of a company that assists students in finding colleges that fit their preferences. The caller had my name and phone number and said I had signed up for something related to post-secondary education or a newsletter. During the call, the representative: Claimed to work for a college matching service but mumbled or did not clearly state the company name. Already knew my name, email address, and phone number. Asked me to confirm and then provided my highest level of education, my graduation date, and my address. Asked what subject I might want to study and tried to match me with different schools. I did not provide any additional information beyond what was requested above. The call ended abruptly after the "matching" attempt. Personal Information Disclosed: Name Date of Birth Phone number Email address Physical address Year of graduation / highest level of education I am concerned because the caller already possessed significant personal information and sought further educational details. I now suspect that my data may be misused or at risk due to this encounter. I did not give sensitive financial information or social security details. I did not lose money; however, I am filing this report to warn others and alert authorities in case this is part of a broader scam targeting students or recent graduates. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Unknown the caller claimed to represent a company that helps match students with colleges but did not provide a clear name] [Location: IL, USA - 61270]